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WU51 JJY

2001 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,651 mi
Last recorded15,651 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS65013,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 JJY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 15,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 15,504 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 14,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 13,952 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,680 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 13,680 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2012 12,215 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,215 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 11,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,403 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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WU51 JJY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 JJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU51 JJY registered?

WU51 JJY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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